Chloƫ Grace Moretz was born on February 10, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Teri Duke, a nurse, and McCoy Lee Moretz, a plastic surgeon. She has four older brothers. Her family relocated to New York City when she was five years old. She began her acting career after observing one of her brothers attending acting school.
Moretz’s acting debut was in 2004 with two episodes of the television series The Guardian. Her first film role was as Molly in Heart of the Beholder (2005). Early roles included appearances in Family Plan (2005) and Big Momma’s House 2 (2006).
Moretz gained wider recognition for her role as Hit-Girl in the superhero film Kick-Ass (2010). She followed this with roles in Let Me In (2010), a remake of the Swedish horror film, and Martin Scorsese’s Hugo (2011). These performances established her as a prominent young actress.
Moretz’s filmography includes a diverse range of genres and roles. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include: